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Wearing a Face Mask - tips to teach children

Wearing a Face Mask – tips to teach children

April 20, 2020

Wearing a mask in public may be new for children. To help reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID 19), the CDC is recommending everyone wear a face mask (not including children under 2). It is a good idea to acclimate children to face masks before asking them to wear one. Wear them around the […]

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Coronavirus update

Coronavirus update

March 2, 2020

Dear Parents and Staff, We know parents and staff are very concerned with the recent news of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We have been in close contact with the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), receiving assistance from Yudelky Rivera. Our primary concern is the health and safety of our children and staff. Should you have […]

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10 Things Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree Taught Us (Besides Giving, That Is)

10 Things Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree Taught Us (Besides Giving, That Is)

February 12, 2020

by Whitney Collins, adapted by Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith This slight, leaf-green volume has since become the perfect baby gift, a library mainstay, and a classroom cornerstone, because it teaches—most outwardly—the wonderful lesson of generosity. But is there more to it than that? Scholars have long debated (sometimes quite heatedly) what The Giving Tree […]

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2019 Employee of the year awards

2019 Employee of the year awards

January 9, 2020

We had a great time at the post holiday company party this weekend! Such a fun time to kick off the new year with family, friends, and coworkers. Every year, CEO Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith distributes employee of the year awards during this party. Congratulations to our 2019 award recipients! Matt Aspeel (DDC Pawtucket […]

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Opposites Attract

December 30, 2019

Teaching children about opposites is so important – it is one of the building blocks that children need to learn how to follow directions, expand their vocabulary, increase comprehension skills, and build observation skills.   How can you expand on this important skill? Teach the concept by  pointing out the “concept pair.”  All this means […]

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Congratulations DDC Pawtucket Concord St. on earning National Accreditation!

Congratulations DDC Pawtucket Concord St. on earning National Accreditation!

December 23, 2019

Program among the top 10% in the nation by earning accreditation Pawtucket, RI – Dr. Day Care Learning Center has earned national accreditation from the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA).  Early childhood centers are evaluated based on standards that ensure the highest level of education and quality.   Dr. Day Care strives to have all […]

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